Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls “Mosi-oa-tunya” “the smoke that thunders”

A World Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls is shared with Zambia. It offers one of the highest global bungee jumping sites at the Victoria Falls Bridge, where millions of gallons of water plunge over a 1.7km‑wide cliff into a narrow gorge. Adventure activities include white‑water rafting, golf, canoeing, elephant rides, walking with lions, kayaking, and game viewing in the Zambezi national park. For a relaxed experience, sunset cruises are available along the Zambezi. For more on Victoria Falls, click here.

Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo

Great Zimbabwe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of history and offers a perfect day out for visitors. Once the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the Late Iron Age, it served as a royal palace for the monarch. Its massive walls—over five meters high and constructed without mortar—are unmatched in size and preservation compared to other similar sites in southern Africa.

Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare

Located 7km from Harare’s city centre along Hillside Road, the Mukuvisi Woodlands are one of Zimbabwe’s national treasures. These woodlands provide one of the few remaining large green spaces in the city and play a significant role in the environmental education of Zimbabweans of all ages.

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is the largest and most popular park in Zimbabwe, covering more than 14,000km². It is home to around 90 species of animals, 413 species of birds, and roughly 1,000 species of trees and shrubs. With 482km of game-viewing roads, visitors can experience some of the world's greatest concentrations of wildlife—including the Big Five—via numerous viewing platforms and safari trips.

Mtaraz Falls, Nyanga

Deep valleys, bare granite peaks, gorges, and sparkling trout streams characterize the Eastern Highlands. Mtaraz Falls, one of the region’s spectacular sights, is set amid pine‑forested hills with altitudes ranging between 1800m and 2593m, offering cool weather and fresh mountain air ideal for both relaxation and outdoor adventure.

National Heroes Acre, Harare

The National Heroes Acre is a revered shrine symbolizing bravery and sacrifice, featuring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which honors the countless Zimbabweans who gave their lives for freedom and independence.

MATOPOS and KHAMI RUINS

Khami is dominated by terraced stone ruins that once housed a king and his family. Nearby are the Cross Ruin and the Precipice Ruin—a ritual centre with the longest decorated stonewall of its kind—allowing visitors to explore Zimbabwean culture and history. Additionally, the Matopo Hills (also spelled Matopos or Matobo) are a mass of granite hills steeped in folklore and tradition, featuring ancient caves with Khoekhoe paintings and archaeological sites dating back to the Stone and Iron Ages.

Kariba Dam

Located on Zimbabwe’s northern border, Lake Kariba is one of the world’s largest man‑made lakes and the second largest in Africa. With over 2000km of shoreline, it is home to diverse flora and fauna. Besides being a critical source of electricity via its hydro‑electric dam, Kariba is a popular destination for game viewing, tiger fishing, boat cruises, and crocodile farm tours. For more tourism details, visit Zimbabwe Tourism.